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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 ATSMOT history

L90 ATS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 233,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.

L90 ATS red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2024
Mileage
233,973 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ATS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ATS was last recorded at 233,973 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 13,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,028 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13,945 miles
Average per year
10,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 233,973 miles
  • 2022 – 220,028 miles
  • 2021 – 207,807 miles
  • 2020 – 197,124 miles
  • 2019 – 185,540 miles
  • 2018 – 166,949 miles
  • 2017 – 150,730 miles
  • 2016 – 144,123 miles
  • 2015 – 136,620 miles
  • 2014 – 130,358 miles
  • 2013 – 118,134 miles
  • 2012 – 108,688 miles
  • 2011 – 99,193 miles
  • 2010 – 88,665 miles
  • 2008 – 69,601 miles
  • 2007 – 62,464 miles
  • 2006 – 48,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • All brake pipes coated in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake pipes are covered in grease, hard to inspect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,973 miles (+13,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    233,973 miles
    Test number
    690825830021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass220,028 miles (+12,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    220,028 miles
    Test number
    235551759242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,807 miles (+10,683)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    207,807 miles
    Test number
    397105429237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass197,124 miles (+11,584)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    197,124 miles
    Test number
    673253890801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,540 miles (+18,591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,540 miles
    Test number
    546644602148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,949 miles (+16,219)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    166,949 miles
    Test number
    351533532059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,730 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    150,730 miles
    Test number
    792106338896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,123 miles (+134)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,123 miles
    Test number
    468720418808
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in grease
  9. Fail143,989 miles (+7,369)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,989 miles
    Test number
    474333625841
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in grease
  10. Pass136,620 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,620 miles
    Test number
    946157807269
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes are covered in grease, hard to inspect
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Fail136,615 miles (+6,257)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,615 miles
    Test number
    923537355451
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes are covered in grease, hard to inspect
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass130,358 miles (+12,224)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,358 miles
    Test number
    366507224289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,134 miles (+9,446)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,134 miles
    Test number
    346789673175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,688 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    835147772118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    107520891449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,193 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    249200591044
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass99,193 miles (+10,528)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    957810291051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,665 miles (+19,064)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,665 miles
    Test number
    292991670078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear/side/front swivel joint leakin oil.
    • NoteOff/side/front swivel joint leaking oil.
  19. Pass69,601 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,601 miles
    Test number
    264372968232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,464 miles (+14,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    641892367226
    • NoteO/s front headlamp slightly cracked
  21. Pass48,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    450340586205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,403 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    844110386210
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front blades split on end's still clearing

Questions about L90 ATS

Does L90 ATS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 ATS expired on 14 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 ATS?
The MOT on L90 ATS expired on 14 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 ATS done?
L90 ATS was recorded at 233,973 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 10,911 miles a year.
Has L90 ATS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ATS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on L90 ATS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L90 ATS find?
L90 ATS passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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